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GST 112 Study Session 11: Labour and Culture in The Pre-Colonial Period Objective Question
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What was a significant reason for the relative scarcity of labour in the pre-colonial period in Nigeria?
Options
A High unemployment rates due to lack of diverse occupations.
B The widespread adoption of advanced labour-saving technologies.
C Huge availability of cultivatable land coupled with rapid population decline.
Correct Answer
D Strict government regulations limiting the number of workers per household.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The document explains, 'The reason for the relative scarcity of labour was the huge availability of land and demographic problems... coupled with the rapid population decline.' It also mentions low life expectancy, infant mortality, epidemics, raiding, and kidnapping.

Hint

Think about the balance between available resources and the human population.

Question Info

Course: GST 112
Topic: Study Session 11: Labour and Culture in The Pre-Colonial Period
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 558 of 1270
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